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Diesel causes almost a third of the nitrogen oxides air pollution in the UK, and 90 per cent of the nitrogen oxides on our roads, according to Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs).

Greenpeace’s air pollution campaign is calling for the car industry to drop diesel and start making affordable electric cars.

Bath and NE Somerset Green Party recently launched a five-point plan to clean up air in the South West.

The plan is to: discourage polluting vehicles from entering towns and cities; promote walking, cycling and public transport; clean up the bus fleet; support taxis to meet clean emission standards; and promote electric vehicles and car clubs.